The Week That Was: Global Women Empowerment News Overview (21 April - 26 April)

Women leadership is rising at its fullest, breaking all stereotypes while playing a significant role in this contemporary world. Globally, women are dazzling the world with their prowess. They are witnessed everywhere, irrespective of the sector, trying to make a space for themselves in the field which were earlier known to be ruled by men. These women leaders are performing tremendously with an intent towards highlighting their management ability and underscoring all the skillsets they hold.

Global Woman Leader Team has brought women-centric news from this week, so far, which will inspire the world as well as motivating other women to pursue their dreams.

Explore GWL’s news section to know more.

Gender Inclusion Key to Uganda's Energy Future, Says Lisa Chesney, UK Diplomat

Highlighting the human impact of energy policy, the British envoy recently called for a transformation that balances inclusive growth with smart, future-focused planning. While recognizing Uganda’s progress, Lisa Chesney, British High Commissioner to Uganda, stressed the importance of deeper and cross-sector commitments as the foundation for lasting, systemic change.

Qatar Achieves Milestone in Education, Health & Employment Equality: NHRC Chief

Qatar has come a long way in advancing equality and human rights in many fields, such as education, health, and work. HE Maryam bint Abdullah Al-Attiyah, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC), pointed to these gains in her Ottawa meetings with Canadian government officials.

KIC & Mastercard Foundation Empower Women's Agribusinesses in Eastern Ghana

Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has made a donation of agro-processing machinery to women-owned agribusiness groups in some communities in the Eastern Region, under its flagship program, the Women's Bootcamp. 

Ex-Miss South Africa Shudufhadzo M Urges Global Action for Women & Girls in Crisis at UN HQ

Ex-Miss South Africa and mental health campaigner Shudufhadzo Musida addressed a powerful speech at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, urging the global community to put women and girls at the forefront of crisis response, not as an afterthought.

Over a Third of Women Experience Gender Bias in Business Ownership, Recent Studies Reveal

Recent research has shown that over one third of women have experienced gender bias when operating their own businesses. A survey of 500 women small business owners discovered that 35 percent had suffered discriminatory behavior in the workplace, and over half (53 percent) are under pressure to perform better than male colleagues.